How To Watch Women's College World Series: Live Stream 2024 Softball Tournament

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The best NCAA Division 1 softball players descend on Oklahoma City from May 30 to June 7 to see if anyone can topple the three-time champions, the Oklahoma Sooners. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about how to watch the 2024 Women's College World Series, including cable and live streaming options.

Since the Women's College World Series picked back up after the 2020 Covid-related cancellation, the University of Oklahoma's softball team has won every year under head coach Patty Gasso. Prior to that, they'd also won under Gasso in 2013, 2016, and 2017. While Oklahoma undeniably leads the women's softball pack, other teams have proven to be worthy adversaries. Texas, in particular, has continued to be a standout in the Big 12 and is currently ranked no. 1.

If you're hoping to tune into the tournament, you've come to the right place. We've put together all of the details you need to live stream the Women's College World Series.

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2024 Women's College World Series live stream quick links

• US: ESPN+ ($10.99), Sling TV ($40)
• Access subscriptions from anywhere via ExpressVPN (try risk-free for 30 days)
• When: May 30 — June 7, 2024

How to watch the Women's College World Series in the US

The 2024 Women's College World Series airs across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ABC. Games 1, 2, 8, 11, and 12 (if necessary) will air on ESPN. Games 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, and 14 (if necessary) will air on ESPN2. Game 10 will be shown on ESPNU, and games 7 and 9 will air on ABC. The 2-3 Championship Finals games will air on ESPN.

You can catch the games on ESPN+, where subscriptions start at $10.99 a month. You can also watch all the ESPN and ESPN2 games through Sling TV's Orange plan, which costs $40 a month. Those with Sling can upgrade to Sling Orange + Blue (for $55 a month) to access ABC if they're in an eligible region (you'll want to look up available local channels before subscribing).

How to watch the Women's College World Series from anywhere

If you'll be traveling outside the US during any of the Women's College World Series, you can always try keeping up with your subscriptions using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs allow you to temporarily change your device's virtual location, enabling you to access your usual websites and apps from anywhere. This suggestion will be best for Americans traveling abroad since the services we've outlined today need US forms of payment.

If you're interested in checking out a VPN, our go-to is ExpressVPN. It's a straightforward option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for additional details and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN below.

How to watch the Women's College World Series with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
• Install it on the device you're planning to watch on.
• Turn it on and set it to a US location. 
• Sign up for a streaming service mentioned above with a US form of payment.
• Navigate to the correct channel or page and enjoy the game.

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.